Christian Life Coach for Midlife Women; I help you pursue your big dreams with God
Do you have a dream to write, speak, podcast, start a business or ministry? I help Christian women turn their ideas into action, by faith. WHAT YOU GET: weekly faith-based encouragement for pursuing a big dream as well as opportunities for support & accountability in a community of other dreamers.
10 minutes that will change how you experience God
In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. ~ Ephesians 1:11-12 (NIV) I’ve always loved the book of Ephesians, especially the first chapter. I’ve read these words dozens of times, seeking to grasp the depth of Paul’s meaning as he writes about us being chosen, predestined, redeemed “for...
Is it really a time issue?
Reader, Do you have time to commit to your dream? When I talk with women, the answer to this question is often “no” or “not right now.” Because life is already busy and full of responsibilities: caring for a home and the people who live there, serving at church and in your community, giving all you have to the commitments you’ve already said “yes” to. And let’s not forget what’s happening to your body in midlife. (Hot flashes, anyone?) With all of that on your plate, it’s natural to question...
Who is your crew?
TLDR: Come to a free workshop on April 23, and I’ll help you figure out the next best step for pursuing a dream. Whether you are working on something already or just starting to explore ideas, this is for you. RSVP here. Reader, Like millions of Americans, our family has been following Artemis II—NASA’s first crewed lunar mission since the 1970s—the launch, the live (and recorded) videos on board the ship, the Orion capsule’s landing, and most recently, the astronauts’ reflections following...
What does Good Friday have to do with your dream?
There’s a song on my mind today, Reader: “How deep the Father’s love for us…”** On this Good Friday, we look to the cross and remember Christ’s sacrifice on our behalf, the ultimate gift of God’s love. As the hymn continues: “How vast beyond all measure…” I am reminded of the significance of what we celebrate this weekend and how it changed everything, for all of time. However you “celebrate” Good Friday (that, on its own, doesn’t seem all that “good”), I pray that you know the depth of God’s...
What is the best outcome you can imagine?
Hey Reader, “What’s the worst that could happen?” Maybe you've heard this from a coach, or a friend, or even on a podcast. It’s an invitation to consider the actual worst-case scenarios that could come from a situation you're in or a risk you’re taking. It’s an attempt to level-set your fears with reality. Okay, let’s play that out. Try this example on for size: Let’s say you’ve decided to host a workshop next month for the people who need your dream. What’s the worst that could happen? Maybe...
The day I decided to decide
Hey Reader, Let's say you have a big dream from God. 😉 You probably already know what it is: write a book, launch a ministry, start a business, record a podcast, build an online presence…or your very own, unique, God-wired thing that requires you to put on your big girl pants and share a piece of yourself with the world. And yet. Here you are. You've done a little research. Collected some ideas in a Google doc. Thought about whether you need a website or a social media presence. Maybe you've...
When an idea won’t leave you alone
Hey Reader, Which of these sounds most like you? A. I like to keep a new idea to myself for a long time so I can mull it over and figure out if it’s something I really want to do.B. I prefer to talk out a new idea with anyone who will listen so I can test out how it feels coming out of my mouth, get reactions from other people, and then make a decision about whether I want to go for it. Are you in the A camp or the B camp? I don’t think there’s anything wrong with either one, but I fall...
The 3 Ingredients Your Dream Actually Needs
Reader, Last week I wrote to you about the power of the right community and how it can move you forward instead of leaving you stuck in waiting mode. The more I think about it, the more convinced I am that community isn’t just helpful for dreamers. It’s essential. But not just any community. In Christian circles, community often means gathering regularly to encourage one another, pray, share meals, and grow in faith together. Those rhythms matter deeply in the life of the church. But when I...
The bravest step is often the first one
Reader, I’ve noticed a theme in online spaces lately: women who are doing wildly successful work are making space to pause. Amy Porterfield was the first to draw my attention with an email she sent in December. It carried the subject line: “I'm pausing my podcast (and the ‘experts’ think I'm crazy)” Her reasoning: so she could devote her time to one thing with long-term impact. This was the sentence that resonated with me the most: “December has to belong to deep work.” Then, a few weeks...
The one thing we both need right about now
Reader, Tension is mounting. Despite how much we want Advent to be a season of rest and a slower pace, a time to dwell in the palpable sense of waiting—as the Israelites did for generations—at this point in the calendar, all of that gets thrown to the wind. There are menus to be planned. “Just a few more things” needed from the store. An Amazon cart chock full of gifts that will arrive just in time to wrap and place under the tree. Do you feel it? Even sitting here in my home, away from the...
Do you have a dream to write, speak, podcast, start a business or ministry? I help Christian women turn their ideas into action, by faith. WHAT YOU GET: weekly faith-based encouragement for pursuing a big dream as well as opportunities for support & accountability in a community of other dreamers.